President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, says the association is determined to appoint a new head coach capable of rebuilding confidence within the Black Stars setup.
The search for a new manager follows the dismissal of Otto Addo on Monday, March 31, after a disappointing run of results during the March international window.
Speaking in an interview with 3Sports, Okraku stressed that the Executive Council (ExCo) is focused on securing a coach with the pedigree and leadership qualities needed to deliver at the highest level.
“We want to move forward, and I think that the ExCo is well placed to bring in the next one [coach]. Hopefully, this next one will be the one that will give everyone the confidence,” he stated.
Okraku outlined key attributes expected of the next coach, highlighting the importance of a strong track record—particularly at club level—alongside experience in national team management.
According to him, the ideal candidate should have a history of winning trophies and possess the authority to command respect within the dressing room.
“[He] will be the person with a good record of having managed at the club level and hopefully at the national team level, would be someone who has won trophies and generally would be someone who will bring confidence to the changing room,” he added.
He further emphasised the need for a figure whose achievements can inspire belief among players.
“The players will look up to that person and say this guy has done it before and he knows what he is talking about.”
Addo’s exit came after Ghana suffered back-to-back defeats to Austria and Germany, results that intensified pressure on the technical team.
Meanwhile, Okraku revealed that more than 600 coaches have applied for the vacant Black Stars job, underlining the scale of interest in one of Africa’s most high-profile national team roles.
